The Playlist: October 31, 2014

Get Your Scare On In Style This Weekend With These Great Halloween Songs

Happy Halloween! Whether you’re dressing up as “sexy Ebola” this year or just stuffing your face at home with candy, here’s our playlist of fun and frightful tunes. Get your trick or treat on.

Michael Jackson - “Thriller”

No other song in pop history says “Halloween” quite like Michael Jackson’s “Thriller.” Thirty-two years since its debut and Vincent Price’s voiceover is still scary.

Ray Parker Jr. - “Ghostbusters”“Who ya gonna call?” The theme from the Ghostbusters movie could make anyone feel safe walking around dark alleys and when up against gigantic marshmallow men.

Bobby “Boris” Pickett & The Crypt-Kickers - “Monster Mash”

Since 1962, the “Monster Mash” has been scaring up school dances and sock hops. You probably remember this little ditty as a kid, but even as grown-ups, the kitschy tune has its charms.

Geto Boys - “Mind Playing Tricks On Me”

The Geto Boys’ “Mind Playing Tricks On Me” is a Southern hip-hop staple but its tales of psychological torment, delusions and trick-or-treating make it a perennial must-play on Halloween.

Marilyn Manson - “This Is Halloween”

Marilyn Manson is hands-down one of music’s creepiest guys and any cover he does is terrifying (Remember his take of Eurythmics’ “Sweet Dreams”?). Manson’s rendition of Danny Elfman’s “This Is Halloween” in 2006 is a churning ride that you know will end in a very bad place. Run away, kids.